Dear FieldbinderOwner Lara Fieldbinder has a genius eye for what's hip, happening and sure to be a hot little number at Union Pool—and her eponymous boutique is hands-down the most fashion-forward shop in the neighborhood. From the graphic (Dusen Dusen frocks, Twinkle by Wenlan tunics) to the girly (anything Cynthia Steffe), the boutique's well-edited selection of tanks, dresses, shorts, wedges, flats and jewelry leaves few styles untapped. TONY deal: Enter discount code TONY during checkout when shopping online at dearfieldbinder.com to get 15 percent off everything in the shop through April 29. 198 Smith St between Baltic and Warren Sts (718-852-3620, dearfieldbinder.com)

Epaulet Mike Kuhle and Adele Berne's shop smells as good as it looks, thanks to its ample supply of Baxter of California candles and grooming products. And the shop attracts the sort of guy who's into that—one who'd burn a candle while shaving, then slip into a pair of straight-leg jeans made from Japanese selvedge-denim and a lightweight gingham button-down (designed by the shop's owners). Other top picks include ties, tie bars, cuff links, hats hand-knit by Berne's mama, scores of Toms shoes, and dresses, tunics and heels for the ladies. 231 Smith St between Butler and Douglass Sts (718-522-3800, epauletshop.com)

Lee Lee's ValiseThis What Not to Wear favorite (the shop has appeared in more than a dozen episodes) stocks women's apparel in sizes 10 through 28. And guess what? It's stuff you'd actually want to wear. Gregarious owner Lisa Dolan got fed up with the fashions (if you can even call them that) offered to shapely ladies and starting designing her own. The result is a bountiful boutique stuffed with curve-lovin' belts, boxers, blazers, dresses, jeans, activewear, bras (sizes 32E--46H) and a rainbow of Spanx options, as well as housewares like Brooklyn's own Joya Luscious candles. Bring a copy of this issue to receive 10 percent off everything in the shop through April 30. 368 Court St at President St (718-246-5337, leeleesvalise.com)

Mongo Tom Diller's eclectic shop is a neighborhood institution—if only because he made it one. The storekeeper strikes up a conversation with everybody who walks through the door, and is eager to share the stories behind his artisan stock: record bowls, hand-stitched Indian quilts, unisex pajamas printed with Hong Kong personal ads, handwoven Oaxacan laundry baskets, even wallets fashioned from The New York Times' Arts section. TONY deal: Mention TONY for 20 percent off Cydwoq shoes and Ohm spring clothing through April 30. 246 Smith St between DeGraw and Douglass Sts (917-671-7696)

Retrospect Fans of the cheery Environment337, located two doors up from Retrospect, will sense a little Jekyll-and-Hyde action going on with owner Loren Sosna's buying habits. Her newest shop is a shrine to all that is sinister and steampunk. The cavernous space is loaded with religious iconography, creepy crawlies encased in Lucite, antler plaques, and more globes and compasses than a Lewis and Clark expedition. It's otherworldly and wonderful, and not nearly as scary as it sounds. TONY deal: Mention TONY for 20 percent off everything through April 30. 333 Smith St between Carroll and President Sts (718-522-1767, retrospect-bklyn.com)